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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.49, 588.80 and 209.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.49, 588.80 and 209.86 is: 314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.49 : 588.80 = 209.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.49/588.80 = 209.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.49x = 588.80 × 209.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.49x = 123,564.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,564.62/392.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.82

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